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Description

The Ministry of Agricultures Communications Branch requires an experienced, highly-skilled and motivated multimedia communications specialist to lead the Ministry's marketing presence at trade shows and print, photography and video procurement. The specialist will have strong graphic design skills and will develop a range of print and online educational and promotional materials. You will also develop communications strategies for specific corporate and program initiatives. You will use print and digital channels to help us promote Saskatchewan agriculture to the general public and promote ministry programs and services to producers and agribusiness.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing our print and digital educational projects targeted to producers, supporting the diverse needs and media consumption habits of producers. You will coordinate our presence in major trade shows such as Agribition. You will have strong Adobe InDesign skills to develop creative ways to engage producers in digital and print content. Video and photography experience is also an asset.

You will have knowledge of:

- Strategic marketing/communications planning;
- Marketing/communications related software including Adobe InDesign;
- Video editing programs and/or Photoshop is considered an asset;
- Knowledge of photography and video is considered an asset;
-Trade show organization; and
- Print and photography procurement.

Typically, the knowledge for this position would be obtained through a degree or diploma in Journalism, Marketing, Digital Communications, Multi-media, or Communications (or a related area), and/or relevant experience. Experience and/or knowledge of the agricultural industry would also be an asset.

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